Preguntas Frecuentes
Derecho Migratorio
Sí, tienes que venir en persona. Su pasaporte debe estar registrado en el Servicio Nacional de Inmigración. También necesitaríamos incluir su pasaporte original con la solicitud de Visa.
Los solicitantes de cualquier visa en Panamá deben presentar un certificado de no antecedentes penales. Si tiene antecedentes penales, entonces dependerá del delito si el Servicio Nacional de Migración aceptará su solicitud o no, es totalmente discrecional. Sin embargo, si el delito por el que fue condenado no es tremendamente grave, existe la posibilidad de que podamos hablar con el Servicio Nacional de Inmigración y determinar si aceptarán su solicitud.
Los casos graves incluyen asesinato, violación, drogas y lavado de dinero, entre otros.
Sí, cualquier extranjero que solicite una Visa también debe solicitar la Visa de entrada y salida múltiple para viajar dentro y fuera del país mientras se procesa la Visa. De no obtener este permiso, la próxima vez que regrese a Panamá, será sancionado con una multa de $2,000.00. Incluimos esta Visa (permiso) de entrada y salida múltiple por defecto con todas las aplicaciones.
Solo si es extranjero mayor de 60 años (hombres) o 55 (mujeres) y además residente en Panamá, comprobado con su tarjeta de residencia o cédula de identidad de Panamá.
Una vez que se convierta en residente de Panamá, si desea trabajar, deberá solicitar un permiso de trabajo. Sin embargo, no todas las visas le permiten trabajar en Panamá. Por lo tanto, es crucial discutir el asunto con nosotros para que podamos asesorarlo en consecuencia.
No no hay. Para obtener la ciudadanía panameña, el primer paso es solicitar una Visa que otorgue la residencia permanente. El segundo paso es determinar si reúnes los requisitos ya que reúnes los requisitos necesarios para cumplir con el artículo 10 de la Constitución Nacional de Panamá:
- Extranjero con cinco (5) años consecutivos de residencia en la República de Panamá;
- Los extranjeros con tres (3) años consecutivos de residencia en la República de Panamá que tengan hijos nacidos en Panamá, de madre o padre panameños o tengan cónyuge panameño;
- Los extranjeros nacidos en España o en un país latinoamericano si cumple con los mismos requisitos exigidos a los panameños en esos otros países.
Por otro lado, Panamá sí ofrece algunas Visas de Residencia por Inversión, como la visa de solvencia económica, que requiere una inversión de USD300.000, y la Visa de Reforestación, que requiere una inversión de USD80.000.
Los ciudadanos de países que solo requieren tener un pasaporte válido para ingresar a Panamá generalmente pueden permanecer hasta 180 días. Los ciudadanos de ciertos países con restricciones solo pueden permanecer hasta 30 días, pero pueden solicitar una extensión.
Nuestro servicio incluye ayudar a nuestros clientes con la cuenta bancaria requerida para esta Visa. Siempre damos la milla extra por nuestros clientes, llegando incluso a arreglar que al menos el 90% del proceso para abrir una cuenta bancaria se realice antes de que lleguen a Panamá.
Deberá solicitar la visa especial de jubilado con pasaporte especial. El pasaporte no otorga la ciudadanía panameña. La Visa tiene una validez de cinco (5) años y requiere una inversión en CD que debe abrirse con el Banco Nacional de Panamá. El CD debe rendir al menos USD850.00 en intereses por mes.
Recientemente se decretó que si un extranjero tiene residencia permanente en Panamá y sale por dos (2) años y hasta seis (6) años, puede solicitar la rehabilitación de la residencia presentando, a través de Abogado, una petición dentro de los 30 días de reingreso al país.
Corporations and Foundations
We are registered agents in Panama and Belize; thus, we can incorporate companies in these jurisdictions. However, the more than 20 years we have operating, we have established partnerships and alliances in a wide range of jurisdictions, to mention a few: BVI, Nevis, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Seychelles, and the Marshall Islands.
In the vast majority of jurisdictions, you will need a registered agent.
The registered agent is the person or entity that serves as an agent of process and in many jurisdictions is the person or entity (in some countries like Panama only lawyers or law firms can act as the registered agent) that is tasked with maintaining know your client documents and compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
We do. As registered agents, we have to comply with anti-money laundering regulations and perform due diligence and know your client compliance checks to all clients. Such is our responsibility and commitment, and this further provides a good and safe business environment for everyone.
The short answer is to shield yourself from liability that you may incur while doing business; in addition, using a corporation adds flexibility and the ability to attract investors. A foundation, on the other hand, will not only help you to shield your assets from liability, but also for estate planning purposes.
This will depend on the jurisdiction, but in the vast majority, only one id required. In Panama, three directors are required as a minimum. Also, it is essential to mention that directors can be citizens or companies in any country.
In the vast majority of jurisdictions, including Panama, only one. Also, it is essential to mention that shareholders can be citizens or companies in any country.
No, the shareholders of a Panama company incorporated under Law 32 of 1927 are not made public.
For some time now, in all major jurisdictions, it is necessary to have accounting.
In Panama, you can, but only sporadically. Law 25 of 1995 prohibits explicitly Private Interests Foundations to engage in business activities like a day to day thing. Private Foundations can own businesses and invest in stocks, funds, and other financial investments.
Anyone, from any citizenship or residence, can be named as a beneficiary of a private foundation.
Anyone, from any citizenship or residence, can be named as a protector of a private foundation.
Corporations pay an annual franchise tax of USD300.00 and Private Foundations USD400.00.
Taxes
Panama's tax system is territorial; this means that foreign source income is exempt under certain circumstances. Say, for example, your income derives from your pension income or investments in the stock markets. This income is exempt from 100% of the income tax in Panama.
Income tax rates in Panama are:
For individuals:
Up to $11,000 per year - no tax
From $11,001 up to $50,000 per year ? 15%
Over $50,000 per year - $5,850 for the first $50,000 and a tariff of 25% on the excess over $50,000
For companies, the tax rate is 25% on the net income.
In Panama, this tax is better known as tax for the transfer of goods and services. The rate is 7%. There are exemptions, meaning that not everyone needs to collect this tax from clients. If you or your company are involved in a business, and your gross receipts do not exceed USD36,000 per year, you are not considered a taxpayer for this tax.
This tax applies to companies operating within the Republic of Panama at its calculated on the heritage of the company (actives minus passives), and it has a rate of 2%.
Yes, you do have to pay a capital gains tax of 10%. This is applicable for companies operating in Panama or companies with assets, such as real estate in Panama.
To become a tax resident in Panama and therefore be eligible to apply for a Tax Residence Certificate, the following rules apply:
Article 762-N of the Fiscal Code of the Republic of Panama defines who is considered a Tax Resident:
Article 762-N: They are considered tax residents of the Republic of Panama natural persons who remain in the national territory for more than 183 calendar or alternate days in a fiscal year or the year immediately preceding.
Likewise, they shall be considered fiscal residents of the Republic of Panama, those natural persons who have established their permanent residence in the territory of the Republic of Panama.
They are also considered fiscal residents of the Republic of Panama, legal entities incorporated under the laws of The Republic of Panama and have material means of Direction and administration within the Panamanian territory.
Likewise, juridical persons constituted abroad who have material means of management and administration within Panamanian territory and who are duly registered in the Public Registry are considered to be fiscal residents of the Republic of Panama.